US Bridges

HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 1.24 Miles West of SR 77 · Structure no. 460023

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou is a concrete slab carrying HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 2302-BRIDGE ST
CrossesFanning Bayou
Location1.24 Miles West of SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 2302
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28244, -85.65662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 2302-BRIDGE ST over Fanning Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.